Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Content Lead, Content Creator, Writer

Aeron Mer Eclarinal is the Content Lead, Content Creator, and writer of The Direct. Aeron has been working for The Direct for three years, starting in March 2020. Aeron plays an active role in the day-to-day operations of The Direct by writing news and feature articles, ideating content, researching news, and creating social captions. 

Prior to joining The Direct, Aeron worked as a New Media Creator for 90.7 Love Radio of the Manila Broadcasting Company from 2016 to 2017. Aeron then worked as a Creative Solutions Specialist at Magic Inc

Aeron holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Far Eastern University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2016. 

You can follow Aeron on Twitter (@aeronchino) to stay up-to-date with his latest thoughts about all things superheroes and the galaxy far, far, away.

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Aeron Mer Eclarinal's Latest The Direct Articles

WandaVision Producer Addresses Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange Absence

WandaVision producer Jac Schaeffer can't reveal more details about Doctor Strange's absence in the show's finale.

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier Side Character Reappears In The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Ad

The new teaser for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier includes a clever Easter egg from 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

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Zack Snyder’s Justice League: Cyborg Action On Display In New Trailer

The new trailer focuses on the Cyborg’s emotional arc in Zack Snyder’s Justice League.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League: Wonder Woman Fights Steppenwolf In New Trailer

The trailer shows off an intense battle between Wonder Woman and Steppenwolf.

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WandaVision Director Reveals Extra Episode Got Cut

WandaVision director Matt Shakman revealed the original episode count of the series while also sharing how the pandemic affected that plan.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League: New Slow-Mo Scenes of Ezra Miller's Flash Released In Trailer

Ezra Miller’s Barry Allen takes the spotlight in a newly-released trailer and poster for Zack Snyder’s Justice League.

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Thor 4 Set Photos Hint at Anthony Hopkins' Odin Having Own Memorial In New Asgard

New evidence suggests that Thor: Love and Thunder will honor Odin in a unique way.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League: New Trailer Spotlights Henry Cavill's Superman

The trailer includes several lines that directly tie to the DCEU history of Superman.

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Sebastian Stan's Bucky & Anthony Mackie's Falcon Receive Surprise-Release Episodes of Marvel Legends

The latest episodes for Marvel Studios: Legends highlight the Infinity Saga journey of Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes.

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Justice League Costumes For Amber Heard's Mera & Joe Manganiello's Deathstroke Revealed

An exclusive exhibit for Zack Snyder's Justice League showcases fresh looks at the Knightmare version of Mera and Deathstroke.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League: Ben Affleck's Batman Shines In New Trailer

The short teaser highlights the DCEU journey of Ben Affleck's Batman while showing off a fresh look at the character and his new vehicle.

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WandaVision: New Scenes From Final Episode Tease Scarlet Witch's Powers and Military Presence

The new WandaVision footage features a stunning look at Vision and Wanda's powerful Chaos Magic.

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Anthony Mackie Is Content To Take Up Chadwick Boseman's Marvel Mantle

Anthony Mackie will look to continue what Chadwick Boseman started in ‘Black Panther’ as the MCU moves forward with a Black Captain America.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League Releases Scene of Steppenwolf Invasion on Amazons

The latest teaser for ‘Zack Snyder's Justice League’ encourages viewers to find one of the Mother Boxes that Steppenwolf tries to obtain in the film.

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Anthony Mackie Addresses Season 2 Plans for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Anthony Mackie confirmed that there have been no discussions regarding a second season for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Superman & Lois Gets Season 2 Renewal

The Season 2 renewal for Superman & Lois was announced before the premiere of the second episode of the series on The CW.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League: Official Poster Shows Batman Leading Superhero Team

Two new posters highlighting the original team of Zack Snyder's Justice League have surfaced online.

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Justice League: Ray Fisher Accuses DC Producers of Racist Conversations

Another entry to the well-documented production history of Justice League has been revealed by Ray Fisher in his latest statement.

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WandaVision Director Addresses 'Surprise' Cameo Teased By Paul Bettany

WandaVision director Matt Shakman seemingly avoided the question about Paul Bettany’s “big cameo” tease for the show.

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WandaVision Merchandise Teases How Scarlet Witch's Chaos Magic Affects White Vision

A recently deleted Funko Pop detail could provide hints on how WandaVision will explain White Vision's existence in the series.

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Justice League: Leaked Image Shows Henry Cavill's Mustache Look For Superman

A brand new look at Henry Cavill's now-famous mustache from the set of Justice League has emerged.

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WandaVision References Thor: Ragnarok Scene In New Episode

The latest episode of WandaVision included a clever nod to 2017's Thor: Ragnarok.

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Brie Larson Says Thanos Cheated In Avengers: Endgame's Final Battle

Brie Larson discussed why she thinks Captain Marvel is the strongest Avenger while also claiming that Thanos cheated during Avengers: Endgame.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League: DC Reveals Darkseid, Superman & More Black & White Funkos

Darkseid, Superman, Wonder-Woman, and DeSaad are the first batch of Zack Snyder's Justice League characters that have received the Funko treatment.

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WandaVision: Marvel Releases Spoiler-Heavy Images & Trailer For New Episode

The marketing for "Episode 8" of WandaVision has ramped up, with Marvel Studios officially unveiling a captivating new trailer.

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WandaVision Theory Suggests Dottie Is a Superpowered Witch, Too

New pieces of evidence suggest that Emma Caufield's Dottie is playing a prominent witch from Marvel Comics.

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Bucky Admits Captain America Is Needed In New Teaser

A new promo spot for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier teased the arrival of the MCU's new Captain America.

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Watch: WandaVision's Teyonah Parris Jams To Agatha Trap Remix

Teyonah Parris is clearly loving the "Agatha All Along" theme song as evidenced by a latest social media video.

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Black Widow: Disney Promises New Footage For Extra Marketing of Scarlett Johansson Film

Disney President of Marketing Asad Ayaz teased that his team "will take a fresh approach" when the marketing for Black Widow restarts.

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WandaVision Designer Confirms Wolverine Reference With Evan Peters' Pietro

The Wolverine reference of Evan Peters' Halloween hairstyle was planned by WandaVision director Matt Shakman.

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars Spin-off, The Bad Batch, Receives Special Premiere Date

The release date coincides with Star Wars Day: May 4, 2021.

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DC's Blue Beetle Movie Makes Headway With Director Angel Manuel Soto

A film centered on Blue Beetle is reportedly in the works, with Angel Manuel Soto set to direct.

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Tom Holland Explains Why WandaVision Is His Favorite Marvel Project

Tom Holland explains why he loves the first TV venture of Marvel Studios, WandaVision.

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Margot Robbie & James Gunn Discussing Another Harley Quinn-Involved Project

The Suicide Squad director James Gunn revealed that he has already discussed a potential Harley Quinn project with Margot Robbie.

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WandaVision Star Reveals Original Version of Wanda vs. Monica Scene

Teyonah Parris discussed Monica's superhero landing moment from WandaVision.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League: Ryan Reynolds Debunks Green Lantern Rumors

Ryan Reynolds says that he will not return as Green Lantern in Zack Snyder's Justice League.

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Justice League: Warner Bros. Exec Admits Original Movie Was Terrible

A unnamed studio executive from Warner Bros. described Joss Whedon's cut of Justice League as "stupefying."

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WandaVision Reveals Jimmy Woo Official Poster For Latest Episode

Randall Park's Jimmy Woo is front and center on the latest WandaVision poster.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League: New Images Reveal Jesus Christ Joker, Amber Heard's Mera & More

New behind-the-scenes images from the set of Zack Snyder's Justice League showcase fascinating looks at the film's returning cast members.

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Star Wars: Rian Johnson Reveals His Interpretation of Rey's Mirror Scene In The Last Jedi

Rian Johnson reveals interesting details about the dark cave mirror scene from Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

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